The Shondes Talk Heartache, Activism, And What It Means To Be A Disgrace

Not many bands mix post-punk with feminism, with Jewish heritage. At least, no one does it like the Brooklyn-based four piece the Shondes.

Alyx Vesey, who's a Bitch contributor and runs the blog Feminist Music Geek spoke with the Shondes—Louisa, Temim, Eli, and Fureigh—at this year's South By Southwest Festival. Feminism and activism is an important part of how the Shondes make their music, and in the following interview you can hear how it impacts not just their writing but their work in the studio and on tour. The band also talks about reclaiming the word shonde, Yiddish for "disgrace," what it's like to deal with heartache as an activist, and their affinity for Bruce Springsteen.

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I have never heard of the Shondes until your Article just now. I looked the up on Youtube and gave it a listen, and I LOVE THEM! Thanks so much for introducing me to them! I'm going to buy their cds now! Thanks so much!